Dhaka, Aug 29 (V7N) – Prime Minister Tarique Rahman today directed authorities to shift Fulbaria Bus Terminal to Keraniganj, relocate the Kawran Bazar kitchen market to Gabtoli, and introduce Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) on expressway toll plazas as part of a comprehensive plan to ease traffic congestion in the capital.
The Prime Minister issued the directives at a meeting on measures to ease traffic congestion in Dhaka held at the Prime Minister's Tejgaon Office today with the Prime Minister in the chair, said Deputy Press Secretary Shahadat Shadhin .
The meeting discussed the prevailing traffic situation, pressure on major roads and flyovers, public transport management, bus terminal reorganisation, parking facilities and traffic management modernisation .
Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) : ETC systems will be introduced on expressway and flyover toll plazas to make toll collection faster and more technology-driven. The Prime Minister asked for completion of the work within four months .
Fulbaria Bus Terminal Relocation : Fulbaria Bus Terminal will be shifted to Keraniganj, with the project to be implemented through the Ministry of LGRD and Cooperatives after acquiring the required land. As a permanent terminal will take longer to build, a temporary terminal will be constructed on 15 acres of Jhilmil project land within four months .
Gabtoli Bus Terminal Expansion : The rear portion of Gabtoli Bus Terminal will be expanded to increase capacity and improve vehicle management .
Kawran Bazar Kitchen Market Relocation : The Kawran Bazar kitchen market will be shifted to Gabtoli to reduce traffic pressure in the area .
Jatrabari-Gulistan Flyover Review : BUET was asked to review its existing report and submit recommendations within 15 days, with work coordinated with the city corporation and traffic police .
Parking Facilities : The feasibility of parking facilities at Osmani Memorial Auditorium and alternative locations will be examined to improve parking arrangements around the Secretariat .
Auto Rickshaw Regulation : A separate policy will be formulated to regulate auto rickshaws in Dhaka, while authorities were directed to take action against unauthorised double-decker sleeper buses .
The Prime Minister stressed stronger inter-agency coordination and timely completion of the assigned tasks .
Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed, Road Transport and Bridges Minister Shaikh Rabiul Alam, State Minister for LGRD and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam, Dhaka South City Corporation Administrator Abdus Salam, Cabinet Secretary Nasimul Gani, Principal Secretary to the Prime Minister ABM Abdus Sattar and senior officials attended the meeting .
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